1. Satay by P. Ramlee
Satay skewers has been a legendary dish of Indonesia and it is also popular in the South East Asia region. Traditionally satay would be sold in the evening on a wheeled cart and the seller would offer the food by singing "Saate... saaate.."
2. Geef Mij Maar Nasi Goreng by Wieteke van Dort
Translated as "Give Me Nasi Goreng" is an homage to the tradition of Nasi Goreng that has been popular for hundred of years in Indonesia and beyond. The music was written by a Dutch singer, who did a rendition in Dutch with Keroncong style.
3. Tahu Tempe by Oslan Husein
Literally translated as Tofu Tempeh is a song about the joy of Tofu Tempeh as daily food for Indonesian. The song was written by singer actor Oslan Husein who popularised Kampuang Nan Jauh di Mato and Lebaran.
Learn more about Tempe here
4. Lumpia vs Bakpia by P-Project
This fun rendition on Indonesian snacks, Lumpia (or widely known as fried spring roll) and Bakpia (a sweet cake made of mung beans and thin layer of pastry) captures a glimpse of street food culture in Indonesia.
Learn more about Indonesian snacks here
5. Suwe Ora Djamu by Waldjinah
As a millennia tradition of herbal drink of Jamu, this song was rendered by a legendary Indonesian singer Waldjinah.
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